Cable Bay, Coastal settlement in Nelson region, New Zealand.
Cable Bay extends along a northwest-facing water body measuring 600 meters in width, positioned at the southern end of a land strip connecting Pepin Island.
The location gained its name from New Zealand's first overseas telegraph cable connection to Australia, established in 1876, reducing communication time to Europe from six months to four days.
The Māori name Rotokura refers to the red glow of sunset on the water, reflecting the deep connection between local people and natural phenomena.
The Cable Bay Recreation Reserve includes parking facilities, restrooms, and picnic areas, with access to the marine reserve for water activities.
A three-hour walking trail leads from Cable Bay to Glenduan over farmland, offering views of the Boulder Bank, but closes during lambing season.
GPS coordinates: -41.15556,173.41083
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:22
New Zealand offers photographic locations from mountains and beaches to cities. The landscape spans from thermal springs in Rotorua to glaciers in the Southern Alps. Visitors find waterfalls like Purakaunui, volcanoes like Mount Taranaki, and sand beaches on the Coromandel Peninsula. The Hobbiton film set, Waitomo Caves, and Larnach Castle showcase cultural diversity.
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